spiritualism

/ˌspɪrɪtʃ(əw)əˈlɪzəm/

Other forms: spiritualisms

Definitions of spiritualism

1. noun

   the belief that the spirits of dead people can communicate with people who are still alive (especially via a medium)
   type of:

   belief

   any cognitive content held as true
2. noun

   concern with things of the spirit
   synonyms: otherworldliness, spiritism, spirituality

   type of:

   internality, inwardness

   preoccupation with what concerns human inner nature (especially ethical or ideological values)
3. noun

   (theology) any doctrine that asserts the separate existence of God
   type of:

   theological doctrine

   the doctrine of a religious group